PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

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Overview

In this subject students complete internships in the media, journalism and communications and related industries with a specific organisation. Students develop skills in accessing these networked industries from the perspective of an industry-ready future employee and undertake an in-depth experience of work as an emerging professional in the media and related fields. Students develop an understanding of issues internal to the organisation such as its goals, structure, management style and work practices. In addition, they acquire an understanding of the organisation's relationships to clients, audiences and other elements of media and communications professions. Internship opportunities will be advertised through this subject or students can self-source internships, but self-sourced internships must be approved by the subject coordinator before the student starts placement.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Merran Williams

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Self sourced, Uni sourced

Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject

Total hours/days required:

100 hours

Location of work based learning:Flexible

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical framework in which they are expected to work as a professional in the media industry and as representatives of La Trobe University on student placement.

Develop practical employability skills through securing a professional internship placement.

Apply professional communication skills developed across their La Trobe course to a professional workplace.

Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to issues associated with workplace culture including, professional expectations, ethics, social and cultural diversity and personal responsibility.

Engage in independent learning and demonstrate self-awareness through active reflection.

Learning activities

Students explore the legal and ethical framework in which they expected to work as a professional in the media industry and as representatives of La Trobe University on student placement, by completing a series of online modules. Students develop employability skills through working on their resume and cover letter, guided through the online modules, and use these to help secure a relevant internship. 120 hours of student placement in an approved workplace. Students complete a work diary and reflective essay that critically reflects on their internship, its contribution to their learning and how it will inform their ongoing practice. Students complete a work diary and reflective essay that critically reflects on their internship, its contribution to their learning and how it will inform their ongoing practice.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Enrolment in ABMC or LWLMC or LZ004 or coordinator's approval

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